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Meaning of Hobson's | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Ellipsis of Hobson's choice (“the voice”).

Cockney, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, slang

Examples

“He then grabbed 'old of the knife, raised it above 'is loaf, and was just about to kill his currant with it, when 'e suddenly heard the Hobson's of an angel from heaven saying, Abraham! Abraham!'”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Hobson's choice Hobsonville hobthrush Hoby Hoby with Rotherby hobyah